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Junjun Mao is a Researcher and Systems Manager at the Levich Institute within the School of Engineering at City College of the City University of New York (CCNY). He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Bryn Mawr College and has extensive postdoctoral research experience at CCNY, focusing on computational and theoretical studies of protein protonation, electrostatic interactions, and bioenergetic systems.
Education:
- 2001-2006: Postdoctoral Research (NSF-funded), CCNY
- 1997-2001: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Bryn Mawr College
- 1988-1994: B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China
Research Interests: His work centers on computational modeling of proton transfer mechanisms in biological systems, particularly in membrane proteins like cytochrome c oxidase, photosystem II, and photosynthetic reaction centers. He specializes in developing algorithms for pKa calculations (e.g., MCCE2), simulating protonation microstates, and analyzing hydrogen bond networks. His recent studies explore proton loading sites in the E-channel of Complex I and proton pathways in light-harvesting complexes.
Key Research Trends: His publications (2020–2025) emphasize computational tools for analyzing protonation states and proton pathways in photosynthetic and respiratory systems. Work from 2023–2025 highlights advancements in Monte Carlo sampling and microstate analysis for understanding energy transfer and proton dynamics in membrane proteins.
Labs/Teams: He is affiliated with the Levich Institute, a cross-disciplinary research center focused on fluid dynamics, materials science, and biophysics at CCNY.
